Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCharles Schwab Corp (SCHW)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.61
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp
$100.36
-6.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $185.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1378% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $26.03B). SCHW leads profitability with a 38.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. SCHW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. SCHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SCHW
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : SCHW
The strongest argument for SCHW centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.8% and operating margin at 52.3%. Revenue growth of 20.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SCHW
The primary concerns for SCHW are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while SCHW is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCHW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
SCHW is growing revenue faster at 20.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCHW scores higher overall (81/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 38.8% margins and 20.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
Visit Website →Charles Schwab Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
The Charles Schwab Corporation is an American multinational financial services company. It offers banking, commercial banking, an electronic trading platform, and wealth management advisory services to both retail and institutional clients.
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